Elementary Teacher

Playground Attendant Position at King's Schools Location: Shoreline, WA Employment Status: Part Time Compensation: $18.50 - $19, DOE Benefit Highlights: Retirement Plans, Sick Leave CRISTA Ministries is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christian beliefs. At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the priesthood of all believers, set forth in I Peter 2. We believe this priesthood calling rests upon all Christians and is a foundational, spiritual practice of our CRISTA community. This priesthood calling evokes within us the response to view our work as our ministry. We believe that all representatives of our community are ministers of the gospel and play equally important roles in exercising, expressing and teaching our beliefs (I Corinthians 12: 17-23). CRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry. We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith. We are a united family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations. By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples. Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of ministers: our staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians. CRISTA leads five distinct ministries in alignment with our calling to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ. From World Concern's relief and development efforts around the globe; from CRISTA Media's stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at CRISTA Camps; from the young minds equipped with knowledge at King's Schools to the seniors receiving exceptional care at CRISTA Senior Living. Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. CRISTA MINISTRIES MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS Mission Statement: To fearlessly declare the Gospel, with Biblical truth and love, leading generations to follow Jesus. Vision Statement: Until All Know Jesus. CRISTA MINISTRIES CORE VALUES Christ-Centered: We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous. Servanthood: We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually. Uncompromising Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy reflecting Jesus in all we do. Holy Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us. Excellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions. Unified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. KING'S PURPOSE STATEMENT: Building resilient disciples of Christ through Christian education. POSITION SUMMARY The Playground attendant is responsible for supervising recess of the Elementary school children in the playground area. Encourage a positive atmosphere for student playground activities. Focus on students' safety and supervision while interacting with children. Enforce school guidelines and playground policies. Maintain and store playground equipment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide active supervision during recess to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. Enforce school expectations, playground procedures, and game rules while monitoring for potential safety hazards, including damaged equipment, unsafe play, unauthorized visitors, or objects that could cause injury. Build positive relationships with students, teaching and reinforcing expected behaviors, using restorative conversations, helping students take responsibility for their actions, and guiding them in resolving conflicts respectfully and independently whenever appropriate. Review and reteach game and activity rules with students as outlined by the physical education teacher. Meet with the physical education teacher for instruction on prescribed games and activities. Proactively reteach expectations, encourage inclusion, fair play, sportsmanship, and problem-solving skills to create a positive recess environment. Prepare, maintain and store playground equipment before and after recess, reporting damaged or unsafe equipment promptly. Work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers, students and parents to support a safe, respectful, and engaging recess experience that aligns with the school's mission and behavioral expectations. Model professionalism and Christian character by treating students with dignity, consistency, patience, and respect while fostering a positive school culture. Perform other duties as assigned by Principal and Assistant Principal. Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC). ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS CHRIST CENTERED Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior. Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.). Prayerfully seeks God's will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA. Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices. Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA's Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC). Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC). Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader. EDUCATION High School diploma or equivalent LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION CPR/FIRST AID/AED Training or willingness to obtain upon hire. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Ability to pass background checks relating to DSHS Secretary's List of Crimes and Negative Actions. ( WAC 388-113 ). Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Able to adapt to weather extremes and dress appropriately for those conditions. Able to multi-task and quickly shift priorities in emergency situations. Able to work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers, students and parents. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE Previous experience working with children STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King's Schools, and World Concern. As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA's religious beliefs. CRISTA's employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA's Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA's Christian Community Policy. Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA's Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God's creation.